American Public University System Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #3544 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1026 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #957 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #1 of 2 | In Charles Town |
| #987 of 1,068 | For Military science |
| #1895 of 2,495 | For Political Science |
| #3116 of 5,073 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 40,362
- Graduates
- 9,685
- Male:Female Ratio
- 63:37
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.apus.edu
American Public University System Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
50,047 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
American Public University System has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 26083 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7730 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 7597 (15%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 3860 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 2171 (4%) |
| Asian | 1311 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 542 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 463 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 177 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $9,660 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,885 |
| $48-75K | $13,536 |
| $75-110K | $13,777 |
| $110K+ | $16,569 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,840 | $6,660 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,840 | $6,660 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $6,840 | $6,660 |
| Fee in-district | $520 | $390 |
| Fee in-state | $520 | $390 |
| Fee out-of-state | $520 | $390 |
American Public University System Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 181 | 1,273 | 721 |
| General Studies | 1,323 | 118 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 93 | 447 | 93 |
| Intelligence, General | 313 | 226 | |
| Homeland Security | 327 | 120 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 399 | 21 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 242 | 164 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 6 | 274 | 123 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 378 | ||
| Psychology, General | 279 | 76 | |
| Environmental Science | 311 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 183 | 126 | |
| History, General | 22 | 84 | 113 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 93 | 122 | |
| Public Health, General | 50 | 101 | 56 |
| Information Technology | 200 | ||
| Information Technology Project Management | 171 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 149 | 8 | |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 157 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 103 | 20 | |
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 95 | 28 | |
| Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering Technology & Technician | 1 | 53 | 64 |
| Legal Studies | 78 | 40 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 55 | 54 | |
| Military History | 17 | 26 | 50 |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 92 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 60 | 31 | |
| Accounting | 60 | 29 | |
| Public Administration | 89 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 89 | ||
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 84 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 74 | ||
| Sociology, General | 74 | ||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 69 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 50 | ||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, Other | 5 | 44 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 47 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 46 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 45 | ||
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 43 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 40 | ||
| Management Science | 18 | 22 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 23 | 16 | |
| Fire Services Administration | 38 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 37 | ||
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 36 | ||
| Education, General | 31 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 31 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 27 | ||
| Retailing and Retail Operations | 6 | 20 | |
| Real Estate | 22 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 22 | ||
| Philosophy | 19 | ||
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 18 | ||
| History, Other | 18 | ||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 17 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 12 | 4 | |
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 14 | ||
| Explosive Ordinance & Bomb Disposal | 14 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 13 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 12 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | ||
| Restaurant & Food Services Management | 8 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 5 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,690 | 6,052 | 2,676 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 50% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 | 2 | 5 |
| 2008 | 10 | 12 |
| 2009 | 5 | 30 |
| 2010 | 22 | 77 |
| 2011 | 27 | 197 |
| 2012 | 18 | 234 |
| 2013 | 24 | 388 |
| 2014 | 43 | 471 |
| 2015 | 38 | 437 |
| 2016 | 34 | 521 |
| 2017 | 25 | 458 |
| 2018 | 28 | 444 |
| 2019 | 26 | 703 |
| 2020 | 45 | 590 |
| 2021 | 52 | 646 |
General info
| Alternative names | American Military University American Public University |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 1,442 |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 111 W Congress St Charles Town, West Virginia, 25414 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 8774686268 |